John Goldacres Introduction for the Latest Newsletter

This is John Goldacres introduction for the latest newsletter

Well summer is on us in the Canary Islands and its hot good job we have some of the best beaches in Fuerteventura to Relax and Unwind on. Been a recent flurry of activity on Vista Mar with our first clients taking title, this really has turned out to be a fabulous development pool is now completed, gym fitted out, a really 5 star resort.

I travel to Greece on the 5^th to visit our office there but first a two week break to be enjoyed first.

The property market still remains sticky .. Its like walking in mud .. still hard work with the euro to sterling exchange rate ranging anything from 1.15 – 1.18 to the GBP but 1.15 / 1.16 is where we have seen the most of the activity since our last newsletter.

Mortgages are still being granted although the banks are more stringent in their underwriting and the valuation companies under instruction from the Bank of Spain to be cautious in their valuations.

But it is not all doom and gloom as the press would still have us believe, inquires are on the increase both in the Canary Islands and Greece, there are still some great priced properties available, see our recent selection of one bedrooms below and there is a more positive feel generally amongst people.

Since our last news Fuerteventura has seen the introduction of regular services from Easy Jet and Monarch ( link these two to the blog ) so flights are becoming once again an issue of non importance I researched flights with Easy Jet on the 5^th December and returning on the 19^th from the UK and the total was £81 return, which was excellent. So those that thought access was becoming more difficult it shows in todays world things can change in an instant and with over 45,000,000 million euros being spent on the airport in Fuerteventura this was a definite change that was to happen. Please also remember if you have flight only GoldAcre Estates can assist you in finding your perfect accommodation to stay during your search for your Dream Home.

So safe low cost flights, Happy hunting and of course at GoldAcre Estates we are always on hand to help and advise with any questions you may have.

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30th July 2009

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Design Emporium have been working hard to provide our clients with the very best value, style and service on the market, it is important to us that our clients don’t feel down hearted at the aspect of having to furnish their dream home in Fuerteventura on a shoe string.

Because Design Emporium are experts in interior and exterior furnishing we have all the knowledge and experience (especially with the Fuerteventura climate) to be able to put together stylish well coordinated interiors with out feeling the sting or causing you an expensive problem later.

We put a lot of time and effort into liaising with you the client properly to make sure you get what you want within your budget, and because our prices are all inclusive there are no nasty surprises at the end, just walk in and enjoy!

When it comes to furnishing in Fuerteventura the decision is simple, choose the Design Emporium way, simple, stress free and economical.

Watch this space for our fabulous offers!

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Huge telescope opens in Spain's Canary Islands

If you wanted proof of how unpoluted the skies over the canaries are then how about 130,000 euros worth of faith in our clean climate

The Gran Telescopio Canarias, one of the the world's largest telescopes is seen at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Friday July 24, 2009. The euro130 million (US$179 million) telescope, designed to take advantage of pristine, clear skies at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory atop the Atlantic island of La Palma, was inaugurated Friday.

La Palma, Canary Islands — One of the world's most powerful telescopes has opened its shutters for the first time to begin exploring faint light from distant parts of the universe.

Planning for the telescope began in 1987 and has involved more than 1,000 people from 100 companies. It was inaugurated Friday by King Juan Carlos.

The Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute, which runs the telescope, says it will capture the birth of stars, study characteristics of black holes and decipher some of the chemical components of the Big Bang.

Source: Associated Press 24th July 2009

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Corralejo Motor Show, Fuerteventura.

This year the Fiesta del Carmen in Corralejo, Fuerteventura which is a celebration of the patron saint of the sea has a wide variety of entertainment and will include the Hollywood Motor Show on Saturday and Sunday (18th and 19th). The show will feature trick driving, Stunts and the BIG FOOT car. Both evenings fun start at 9pm and tickets will cost 10 euros for children and 15 Euros for adults. The show will be held at the Recinto Ferial junto al Instituto.

http://fiestas.net/la-oliva/carmen-2009-corralejo/

Sotovento Beach, Fuerteventura will host the Professional kiteboarding Grand Slam

Sotovento Beach, Fuerteventura will host the Professional kiteboarding Grand Slam competition
for the eighth year in a row, the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) – the world’s leading professional kiteboarding organization – is bringing the events back to the popular Canarian Island.

The event dubbed “Fuerteventura PKRA Kiteboarding Grand Slam 2009,” will be a five-day event of extreme kiteboarding action. The highlights will include Freestyle and Kite-Loop Competition to be participated in by professional riders from more than 18 different countries.
Organized by Pro Center René Egli through its owner René Egli, featuring €33,000 in total prize money, the Fuerteventura event is well-known as the most extreme PKRA Kiteboarding World Tour event be cause of guaranteed strong winds.

The games will start on July 17, 2009 with the Inscription & the Welcome Party and will run until July 22. Expect to see some of the best freestyle kiteboarders live in action performing their biggest jumps and difficult tricks, pushing themselves in the extreme conditions. In addition to the freestyle this year will feature a kite-loop competition which guarantee spectacular extremely high jumps as the riders get that extra lift created as they loop their kite while in mid-air.

The venue will be Playa Sotavento, without a doubt the best beach in Fuerteventura and perhaps the Canaries. The area abounds with sunny weather condition and strong winds blowing at an average of 18 to 35 knots, these, conditionsombined with an average water temperature of 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit) and a general wind direction of side offshore to side shore makes the beaches of Sotavento a perfect and spectacular setting for the PKRA Grand Slam event.

Spectators are welcome and encourage to mingle with the competitors.

Source PKRA

Fiesta Del Carmen, Corralejo, Fuerteventura

The Fiesta del Carmen has arrived again and from the 9th to the 19th of July a wide variety of entertainment will be laid on for the locals and tourists alike. The fiesta is the celebration of Senora del Carmen who is the patron saint of the sea and sailors. The most important day is the 16th July, which is a bank holiday, when the statue of Senora del Carmen is brought ashore on Town Beach

Throughout the 11 day period there will be organised events such as football matches, volleyball games, swimming events and childrens parties with games and entertainers. On Saturday the 11th the fiesta Queen will be elected.

Free concerts have also been organised which include a rock concert and and an urban hip hop night.

For all the information on the the dates and times visit http://fiestas.net/la-oliva/carmen-2009-corralejo/

Cost of new housing falls in Spain but the Canary Islands is less affected

Canary Islands Real Estate, Fuerteventura Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria property better than mainland Spain.

The cost of new housing fell 2% in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period in 2008, the first annual decrease since the property market bubble started to deflate in mid-2007.

According to data published today by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the price of housing as a whole fell by 7.6% between January and March, the biggest decrease since prices started to fall in the second quarter of 2008. The main reason for the fall is still the slump in prices in the second-hand-property market, brought on by owners selling just to clear bank mortgage commitments, but it is the first time that new housing in Spain has also seen a decrease.

House prices fell in all the autonomous communities in the first quarter, with the biggest drops being registered in Catalunya (13.7%), Comunidad de Madrid (11.2%), Basque Country(10.8%), Navarra (10.1%), Aragón (9.7%), Balearic Islands (8.1%) and La Rioja (8%).

Below national average drops were registered in Cantabria (7.2%), Comunidad Valenciana (5.2%), Canary Islands (4.3%), Andalucía (3.9%), Castilla and León (3.3%), Castilla-La Mancha (2.5%), Extremadura (2.2%), Asturias (1.8%), Murcia (1.6%) and Galicia (0.5%).

For more information:
Calle Guirre, No1 Oasis Tamarindo- Local No17, Corralejo Fuerteventura Canary islands Spain 0034 928 535044 www.goldacre-estates.com

Monarch Expands Canary Islands Flights To Fuerteventura And Gran Canaria

Monarch airlines are to start a new Canary Islands year-round service to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria .

Flights to the Canary island destinations will run from Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester airports. One flight a week will operate to Gran Canaria from Birmingham and up to two flights a week will operate from London Gatwick and Manchester from October 19.

One flight a week will operate to Fuerteventura from Birmingham, Gatwick and Luton and up to two flights a week from Manchester from October 21.

Flights have gone on sale via the airline’s website for travel until March 27, 2010, with fares including taxes starting at £52.99 one way.
The introduction of services to Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura brings the total number of flights operated by Monarch to the Canary Islands to up to 64 a week, with almost 500,000 seats available this winter - a 32% increase on last year.
Monarch flights and holidays managing director Liz Savage said: "We are delighted to be expanding our network to the Canary Islands with the launch of scheduled flights to Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura in addition to our existing routes to Tenerife and Lanzarote.

“We are seeing huge demand for our mid-haul destinations - in June we carried 59% more customers to Lanzarote and 16% more customers to Tenerife compared to June 2008 and the addition of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura means even more people can take advantage of our low fares and award-winning onboard service to these popular sunshine islands this winter.

Source Phil Davies

Queen Elizabeths Maiden Voyage To Include The Canary Islands

Like the regal Queen Elizabeth I, Cunard has begun construction on what promises to be the premier cruising vessel on the high seas. She is scheduled for her maiden voyage in October of 2010, joining the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria as the most famous ocean liners in the world.

Queen Elizabeth will feature the unique Cunard traditions, together with all the modern day luxuries Cunard’s guests have come to expect. In addition, some exciting new features will give the vessel her own sense of style and personality.

Named after the first Queen Elizabeth, one of Cunard’s greatest ships, the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth and will allow the new ship to reflect an elegant era of travel. The extraordinary new vessel features 12 decks and carries more than 2,000 passengers.In addition to the extensive Cunard onboard entertainment program, Queen Elizabeth will offer some unique strands such as country house parties at sea, evening piano sing-alongs and period dancing, from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and the jive, all within the setting of this 21st-century ship. The ship will also reflect this great liner through artwork, memorabilia and its very own “Yacht Club.”
Queen Elizabeth will depart on her Maiden Voyage on 12 October 2010—a voyage which sold out in a record-breaking 29 minutes in April 2009. This 13-night celebration will leave from Cunard’s home port of Southampton and will call at Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, an overnight call), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira (Funchal).

Her Maiden Season will run from October 2010 to January 2011 and include voyages to the Western and Central Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Fares start from just $1,195 per person for the five-night 26 November 2010 Gallic Debut voyage with ports of call at Amsterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre; while the 13-night Iberian Discovery voyage departing 1 December 2010 features fares from $2,395 per person, with ports of call at Vigo, Lisbon, Seville, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma and Madeira.For more information and to book a voyage aboard the new Queen Elizabeth, call toll-free 1-800-7-CUNARD or visit www.cunard.com.

Easyjet is to start a raft of new routes across Euorpe in the winter.

Easyjet have announced new destinations and services to add to its european routes. Eight of the 15 new routes will run from UK airports, mainly to winter sun destinations.

The low cost carrier is to serve Sharm el Sheikh and Paphos from Luton; Fuerteventura from Liverpool and Stansted; Lanzarote from Liverpool; Lyon from Edinburgh, Hamburg and Porto from Gatwick.

Other services added to the network for winter 2009-10 include six routes from Rome and one from Madrid.

Fares from the UK start at £27.99 one-way on the three flights a week between Edinburgh and Lyon and rise to £75.99 one-way from Luton to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh which will be also be served three times a week.

The new flights start between November 2 (Liverpool-Fuerteventura) and February 2, 2010 (Gatwick-Hamburg) with the majority starting in early November.

Chief executive Andy Harrison said: “Times are tough for consumers so we are proud to offer great year-round holiday destinations for incredibly low prices.”

Source Travel Mole